Life Update!

I know I'm kind of the worst and haven't posted in a month, but it has been a really busy month! So here are some pictures that I took and some updates!

First off, Thanksgiving! It was an amazing day filled with family and delicious food. This was our first married people Thanksgiving! I am finding that it is really fun to be able to have so many "firsts" with Steven.

First ever Thanksgiving together selfie

Steven's grandmother passed away a little under a week before Thanksgiving. Even though I only got to know her for a short time, I am so glad to have had her in my life. She was always so kind and she always made me feel like a part of the family before I was even in it! I'm glad to have gotten the chance to meet her and get to know her. The service was beautiful with wonderful talks and thoughts given by members of her family.

Due to the funeral, all of Steven's siblings were in town. We were so excited to get to see them! This also meant that we got to see Gemma and Michelle! It was so nice to be able to see family and spend time with them. 

Bonding over Frozen

Something exciting happened yesterday! We got a new niece! Her name is Remington and she is the sweetest! We can't wait to meet her and get to know her and we are so happy for my sister and her family on their new little girl! 

Now I have a couple random pictures that I felt inclined to share with all of you! Here they are:

Scout in the Park Christmas tree! Sneaky cat!

Steven being a total stud like always!

Thats all for now! Sorry it took me so long to post, I'll be more diligent.

Life Update

Hello friends! It's been a while since I've posted, so I thought I would catch you all up!

To start off I will talk to you about SQUARE ICE CREAM:

We drove to a teeny little town for this gem. Believe it or not, that is a "single scoop" WHAT?! It was giant and I couldn't eat the whole thing, but it was so good! It was cookie monster flavor and I'm not 100% sure what was in it, but it was so good! It was vanilla ice cream with peanut butter ripples, peanut butter cookie bits, and I think m&m's (maybe Reese's pieces?). 

Getting square ice cream was one of the things on my Idaho Bucket list, so it was so fun to finally do that! 

Next up, the Eastern Idaho State Fair (another thing on my bucket list)! The fair was so fun! It isn't like the fairs I'm used to (Pumpkin Show mostly), but it was really fun and I'm so glad I got to experience it! 

One of the first things we did (besides getting some delicious fair food of course) was the petting zoo! I love animals so much, so this was a real treat!

This was Alfie the goat from Blackfoot, so we thought that was cool because my sister Meredith's dog is named Alfie and he is from Blackfoot too! How fun!

I guess you can't really tell from this picture, but this horse was MASSIVE. Like the biggest horse I have ever seen. 

This is on top of the ferris wheel with a little bit of the fair behind us! So fun!

One of those beautiful Idaho sunsets we all love! No filter guys! This was the real sky! 

Lastly, a view of the rides at the fair from the ferris wheel! So pretty! 

That concludes our summer adventures! Now school is back in session and we are settling in to a normal married college student life. We are really excited for the fall season though! Our apartment has had fall scents and pumpkin cookies in it for a few weeks now! I can't help it, fall is the best! 

Steven was really excited to be able to wear some fall clothes without dying from heat! 

I got my hair chopped again (shorter than requested, but I'm getting used to it)!

We went to a David Archuleta concert with Steven's parents last week and that was super fun! It was his first concert in FOUR years!! Nuts!! It was fun to have a night out with family! 

Now that our summer is over and I'm in school not a ton has been going on! I've been going to classes, studying, and doing homework mostly! Steven is taking a few classes online so he can work while I'm in school full-time this semester. 

There you have it folks! An update on our life! I hope you enjoyed this post! 

Thanks for reading!! 

- Shelby

Beautiful Blackfoot Open House

Last night (August 15) was our open house in Blackfoot! It was perfect weather and it was a wonderful night! I am so thankful for Steven's family and all of their hard work planning the event!

Here are a few pictures I managed to get during the festivities:

We had a super cute popcorn bar! Plus we had little sandwiches, mint limeade, cream puffs, and macaroons! YUM! and it all looked so cute! 

Cute little lanterns with our engagement pictures were on all of the tables! 

The cutest little sign!

 "You will forever be my always"

My sister Meredith and her family made the drive from Utah to be there! It was so good to see them! 

The Hanks came too! We love our Chicago friends! It was so nice to catch up with people I haven't seen in years! 

These are some of Steven's Blackfoot buddies! Always good to see friends! 

A huge thanks to everyone who helped make last night happen! It turned out to be a perfect night! Also a big thanks to all of the people who were able to come celebrate our marriage! We love all of you and are so thankful to everyone who has helped us in the start of our life together! 

- Shelby

Fourth of July!

Hello friends and family! Last week was a fun one because it was Independence Day (*screeching eagle in background*)!

Before I talk about our Independence day festivities I just wanted to share this little picture from a walk around Nature Park with Steven.

Look at these cutie ducks!! I am super scared of birds, but ducks hold a special place in my heart. These guys were just going from one pond to another. There are tons of ducks around here and there are a ton of little babies! SO CUTE. 

I was able to make some time on Friday to attend the Rexburg temple. It is SO beautiful! And it was such a great experience. I just love going to the temple. I always want to be there! (bummer that it's closed on Mondays because I was totally ready to go again!) 

Anyway, the 4th was super fun! Steven and I went down to Blackfoot to spend time with his parents! It started off with a BBQ at the Porter's (not related to me at all, but nonetheless real life Porters!) which was super fun and 100% delicious! 

Unfortunately, I didn't take any pictures at the BBQ. BUT I do have these pictures of Steven and I right after the BBQ! 

So patriotic!

Blackfoot sunset

Blackfoot has some pretty amazing sunsets! This was right before Steven set off some fireworks (illegal? maybe! Awesome? definitely!). After we set off most of the fireworks we found at the Park's home we watched the Blackfoot firework show from the comfort of the trampoline in the backyard.

Overall, it was a great weekend! I am so thankful for all of the people who gave their lives to fight for our independence and freedoms. I feel so blessed to live in this beautiful country and to enjoy the freedoms given to us. 'Merica baby!